History
The Chapel of St. Mary and St. George was built during the headmastership of Canon Percy Umphreyville Henn, who sought funds for its construction immediately after his appointment in 1909.
He found a generous benefactor in Englishman Cecil Oliverson who paid for the full cost of the building. It was consecrated in 1914
It was constructed from Donnybrook stone with interior woodwork of English Oak. He also donated the large gold-leaf rerados above the alter.
Read more about this topic: Guildford Grammar School Chapel
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